Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in August in 2025. ARCA is a tuition-free, public, classical charter school. It is part of the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. ARCA will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year. ARCA is now accepting applications from new and experienced educators for all K-5 positions. 

Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence. The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of ARCA: To train the minds and develop character in students through a content-rich Classical Education in the liberal arts and sciences utilizing instruction in the principles of moral practices and civic virtue. 

The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction is a member of the school leadership team who works closely with the Head of School to coach and mentor teachers, maintain consistency in outstanding instruction across classrooms, and ensure the academic success of all students. 

Primary duties and responsibilities include: 

Organizing and ordering curriculum materials as needed 

Working closely with teachers, parents, and students to ensure student academic success 

Providing guidance and coaching to teachers on aspects of curriculum and instruction 

Assisting in the recruitment and selection of faculty members 

Developing class schedules to ensure adequate instructional and remedial minutes 

Managing state and local testing requirements 

Planning and delivering high-quality professional development opportunities for faculty 

Consistently demonstrating the school’s Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Courage, Responsibility, Compassion, and Perseverance 

Assisting the Head of School with other responsibilities as needed 

Qualities and characteristics of a successful Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: 

Bachelors or above in any subject area; Masters or PhD preferred 

Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy, literacy, mathematics, and content-area instruction 

Significant teaching experience; experience with classical education is preferred 

Leadership: The ability to inspire others through both word and example 

High moral character 

Thoughtfulness and a love of learning 

Salary and Benefits 

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise 

Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program 

If interested, send a letter of interest, a resume, a one-page statement of philosophy of education, and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: Alexandria Spry, at aspry@ashleyriverclassical.org. Interviews will be scheduled for September - December, 2024.